Dragon Head-Raising (龙抬头) Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It comes on the 46 day of the second lunar (农历的) month. In 2010, it is 47 March 7.
On the day in ancient times, people put paths of ashes (灰) into kitchens and around water vats (缸). This was 48 the dragon into the house.
On this day people eat noodles, dumplings and fried pancakes. All the day’s foods are 49 after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (龙须)” 50 called “dragons teeth”.
In some ancient Chinese stories, dragons have power over the wind and rain. They often 51 rain to the world on the second day of the second lunar month.
It is said that after that day there will be more and more rain. This is 52 the day is often called “Spring Dragon Day”. It was hoped that 53 the help of the dragon, ploughing (耕种) would be easier and the autumn would bring a good harvest.
It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month brought 54 luck to the uncles in family. This is why you still see many people 55 their hair cut on Dragon Head-Raising Day.
A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
A．in B．at C．during D．on
A．led B．lead C．to lead D．be led
A．named B．naming C．calling D．to call
A．noodle and dumpling B．noodles and dumpling C．noodles and dumplings D．noodle and dumplings
A．bring B．take C．carry D．lend
A．because B．why C．when D．that
A．under B．in C．with D．by
A．good B．bad C．better D．worst
A．was getting B．to get C．got D．getting
One day a wise man was walking along the beach when he saw a young man far away picking up something and very gently throwing it into the sea. As he got (41) he called out to the young man, "Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man 42 , looked up and replied, "Throwing starfishes into the sea. "
"Why are you throwing starfishes into the sea?"
"The sun is up and the (43) is going away. And if I don't throw them in they’ll (44) . "
"But, young man, don't you (45) that there are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all along it. You can't (46) make a difference! '"
The young man (47) politely. Then he picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, and said, "It made a difference for that (48) . "
There is something very (49) in each and every one of us. We have all been given the ability to make a difference to shape the future. We must each find our own starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the (50) will be better.
A. better B, farther C. closer D. faster
A．continued B．stopped C．watched D．answered
A．water B．wind C．boat D．fish
A．leave B．die C．run D．lose
A．believe B．realize C．expect D．guess
A．possibly B．hardly C．especially D．fortunately
Football is, I do think, the most favorite game in England. It is one of the important ( 36 ) to see. Rich and poor, young and old, one can see them. To a stranger, one of the most surprising things about football in England is the great ( 37 ) of the game which even the smallest boy seems to have. He can (38) you the names of the players in most of the important teams; he has pictures of them and knows the ( 39 ) of Large numbers of matches. He will tell you who he hopes will (40) such a match, and his ideas about football are usually as good as those of men three or four times his age.
A．tides B．matches C．teams D．places
A．medal B．success C．knowledge D．secret
A．say B．tell C．talk D．speak
A．results B．roles C．reasons D．reporters
A．heat B．cover C．enjoy D．win
When July comes, children know they’ll have the
ir examinations and the school year will __36__ soon.
Boys and girls will have nearly a two-month holiday, and they’ll leave school __37__train or by car to __38__ their parents.
The summer holidays are the __39__ time of the year for most children. The weather is usually good, so children can spend most of their time __40__ outside. If one lives in the countryside, he can go and play in the woods or in the fields. If he __41__ in a big town, he can usually go to the park to play.
The best place for children to spend their summer holidays is the __42__. Some children are lucky enough to live near the sea. __43__ for those who do not live there, if they have the luck to stay in one of the big seaside towns for a week or 
two, they’ll __44__ it all the following school year.
Now, __45__ makes children like the seaside so much? I think they are the sand, the sea and the sun. The feelings of the sand under their feet, salt water on their skin, and the warm sun on
A．arrive B．start C．begin D．end
A．on B．by C．in D．at
A．love B．see C．watch D．return
A．best B．better C．worst D．worse
A．missing B．working C．playing D．studying
A．works B．walks C．lives D．arrives
A．village B．seaside C．city D．park
A．But B．unless C．Or D．And
A．hear from B．speak to C．agree with D．talk about
A．that B．which C．who D．what
In Australia, different people have different ways to enjoy themselves. They also have their own ideas about 61 to pass time.
62 children, about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don’t want to stay at home reading books any more. 63 , they put aside their school bags and go out to play.
Some old people 64 early in the morning. Then they go to park to 65 . It helps them know what is happening around the world. In the evening, they would prefer to stay at home66 rather than do anything else.
Young people enjoy having 67 trip on weekends. They go to mountains to have a picnic or go to the 68 to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one or two days outside. Then on 69 evening, they start their way back home. 70 seems to be in a hurry, although a busy week is waiti
ng for them again.
A．what B．how C．when D．why
A．Some B．Most C．All D．No
A．However B．Though C．Instead D．Or
A．get up B．come up C．stay up D．set up
A．read newspapers B．do sports C．enjoy themselves D．have breakfast
A．climbing hills B．watching TV C．go shopping D．going hiking
A．boring B．busy C．tiring D．relaxing
A．forest B．floor C．flat D．factory
A．Friday B．Sunday C．Tuesday D．Wednesday
A．Anybody B．Somebody C．Everybody D．Nobody
A king was old and he knew it was time to choose a new king. He told all the young people in the country, “I’ll give 51 of you a seed (种子). Plant it and bring it back one year later. Show me the plant that you bring. 52 I’ll choose a new king from you.”
A boy 53 Ling got a seed, too. He planted it 54 . But the seed doesn’t grow at all. A year later, Ling had to take his 55 box to the palace. Others all brought beautiful plants there and Ling felt 56 .
The king 57 the palace and look around. When he found there was nothing in Ling’s box. The king smiled and said to the others, “One year ago, I gave everyone a seed 58 couldn’t grow. But all of you, 59 Ling, have bought me plants and flowers. Ling was the only one with the honesty (诚实) and 60 to bring such a box. So he will be the new king
! ”
A．each B．neither C．both D．none
A．and B．but C．although D．so
A．liked B．helped C．named D．asked
A．careful B．carefully C．careless D．carelessly
A．full B．empty C．beautiful D．broken
A．sad B．excited C．happy D．satisfied
A．got B．arrived C．went D．arrived at
B．who C．what D．it
A．besides B．with C．except D．as
A．skill B．courage C．experience D．fear